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Q: Hospital Bag

asked by: Jaydensmommy on February 18th, 2004

Advanced Support Team

Okay I just thought we might all have some good different ideas on what to put in a bag to take to the hospital when you go in for delivery. If you have found something that worked well for you please add it to the posting. I hope all new and expecting mommies find it helpful!

1. Robe (nice for when you feel like getting up cuz the back of the hosp. Gown is open!)

2. Sugar free hard candies to suck on during labor

3. Disposable cameras, extra film, video recorder.

4. Powder or lotions (for getting massages)

5. Snacks for the birthing coach

6. Heavy socks (incase feet get cold)

7. Personal toiletries such as toothbrush, shampoo, brush. (some hospitals have real nasty shampoo and dont carry brushes)

8. Going home outfit for you (maternity will be most comfortable)

9. Calling card

10. List of phone numbers (to call with the news)

11. Watch with second hand (to time contractions and such)

12. Magazines (you may get bored)

13. Pillow (may make you feel better with your own pillow there)

14. Beast pads (incase you are leaking when you leave hosp)

15. Sanitary napkins (you may not like theirs...I hated them they were horrible)

16. Music (you may have a cd or cassette player in room)

also bring a diaper bag packed for baby!!!!

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Replies(9)

sparklypixie12

replied on February 18th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Sara-ur so sweet........And organised!!!

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Jaydensmommy

replied on February 18th, 2004

Advanced Support Team

Haha I try! Smile

Smile

oh also..Bring the baby book. They will put babys footprints in it right away for you if you want them too!

~sara~

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JillMarie

replied on February 18th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Baby book

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Jaydensmommy

replied on February 18th, 2004

Advanced Support Team

Ha we think alike jill! Also its kinda neat if you bring a brand new white tshirt..They will put footprints on it if you want them too. Or even on a baby onsie..Its so cute.

~sara~

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JillMarie

replied on February 18th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Birth annoucements?
Baby outfit too!

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sparklypixie12

replied on February 18th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Ive never heard of that idea before! It'd be so cute to have a t-shirt with a little pink or blue set of footprints on! :d

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Jaydensmommy

replied on February 18th, 2004

Advanced Support Team

It is a nice gift for first time grandparents or even for daddy!

~sara~

yeah ohh man don't even get me started on what to bring for baby. I had a huuuuuge diaper bag packed and taken with me!

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hearenbaby8504

replied on February 18th, 2004

Experienced User

Great Ideas

I read this post and copied down your advice. It got me so excited about baby time!! I have to wait till july, aw man. Well, I will have it ready at the beggining of july, watch and see, lol. Don't want to forget, anything. I cant wait. I really just want to get the pain over with and not feel so scared. All this makes me feel better, and not real worried about the pain. I especially like the visitor part, lol
lots of love,
heather

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Jaydensmommy

replied on February 19th, 2004

Advanced Support Team

Its not as bad as people make it. The epidural helps alot! I highly reccomend it. I know I had my bag packed like 3 months early. And I kept packing it and repacking it. I was so excited. The pain is here and gone so fast. The excitement take over the pain. I honestly would do it right this second if I could. I find myself wishing I could do it again even as bad as my delivery was. I had alot of complications and such, but yes it was painful, but I would do it agian in the drop of a dime.

~sara~

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